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Ichikawa Danjuro V

Katsukawa Shunkō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese-style woodblock print of a man in traditional clothing. The man has medium-length black hair parted down the middle and combed out to the sides. He wears a kimono with pink flowers, green leaves, and yellow background; a black divided skirt over the kimono; and leg wraps. The man holds a sword with the blade behind him. He stands on a yellow surface with wavy lines behind him. The print has a beige background. The artist's signature is on the bottom left. The subject's name appears to be Ichikawa Danjuro V. The artist's name appears to be Katsukawa Shunkō.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
297 × 624 px
Museum record:
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